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Tea Cozy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Cozy by unknown artist. Black and white photo of a fabric object. Object is triangular with a flat base and rounded top. The top rounded portion resembles a dome. There is a braided cord detail around the bottom edge. A gathered cord serves as a handle at the top. The entire object is covered in floral embroidery. The embroidery has curved rows of flowers around the outside. A cluster of flowers is embroidered in the center. The background of the photo is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1870
Medium
Canvas embroidered with wool, silk thread, and beads
Culture
American or British
Dimensions
600 × 464 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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